Recent content by PaulWeddle

Good point! Thanks for the input! Actually had a friend tell me this morning they had a stainless carboy I could use when ever I wanted it.

Just talked to the shop. They told me to bring it in and they would make it right for me. Thanks, again for that suggestion. I was going to just chalk it up to a loss.

Luckily I purchased them (x2) from a local supply store. They have a great reputation for fixing problems. I will check with them. Thanks for the heads up on that!

Thanks for your reply! Live and learn, right? lol. Cheers!

Thanks for your reply! Yes, the wine was a total loss. Slivers of glass contaminated it. Just want to prevent it next time. It was a brand new carboy. My water was room temp. The room was 65-68.

First wine kit on our own. Had a merlot kit. Followed instructions as best as I know. Used a 6.5 gal glass carboy for primary fermentation. Checked on it after the first 24 hours. About a half gallon was on the floor. Bottom busted off the carboy. No signs of release from the airlock. Any...